Oldham Council has validated seven planning applications from across the borough. Proposals include a two-storey rear extension and new porch at 56 Beech Avenue in Greenfield, and a single-storey rear extension with garden landscaping at Springmere in Delph. In Royton, plans involve converting workshops to a breakers yard with 2.4m high security fencing at Wheatfield House, and changing a first-floor space to a one-bedroom flat at 153 Oldham Road. A hotel in Denshaw is proposed to become a residential institution, while a condition discharge for cycle parking has been applied for at 12 Pole Lane in Failsworth.
A planning application for 68 affordable homes in Failsworth has been submitted by Emery Planning on behalf of Redwaters Estates. The development would include social rent and shared ownership units, with terraces, semi-detached and detached houses. Over 32 objections have been raised by residents, particularly those on Argyll Park Road, citing concerns about traffic, wildlife, area character, and wellbeing. The application was submitted in February and validated on March 6.
A new 19-acre linear park has opened on Foxdenton Lane in Chadderton as part of the Broadway Green development. The park features a playground designed to blend with natural surroundings, footpaths, viewpoints, newly planted trees, shrubs, and wildflower meadows. Construction began in February 2024, and the park sits alongside a housing development where 500 new homes are being built, including 180 affordable units. The development also includes 600,000 square feet of commercial space. Councillor Elaine Taylor praised the park as a beautiful space for families and children to enjoy for generations. Residents have welcomed the addition, with some suggesting improvements like adding a bin.
More details have been shared about the SportsTown development coming to Oldham, including how it will form part of a bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Last year, the major development of SportsTown was announced at Boundary Park, a £70m project based around the Oldham Athletic stadium which will look to bring opportunities to Oldhamers for generations to come. The project will look to develop sports facilities, along with creating education opportunities to help people gain qualifications while on a sports pathway. Now, further details have been revealed about SportsTown, including how some of sports facilities to be developed will be done so with a view to hosting the Olympic a
An application has been submitted to convert a house on Diglea in Saddleworth into a holiday lodge. The property, located next to the Diggle Hotel pub on Station Houses, would undergo internal alterations including a high-quality interior design with an open-plan kitchen and living room on the ground floor, and two ensuite bedrooms on the first floor. No external changes would be made to the stonework facade. The proposal includes creating a car parking space, with the applicant stating that pedestrian access to the adjacent property at 3 Diglea would not be affected. The area is described as generally residential with other holiday lets in close proximity.
Oldham Council and partners have created a new linear park on Foxdenton Lane, which is now open for residents to enjoy. The park, which is 19 acres, is part of the Broadway Green development and borders new housing estates and commercial sites in the area. Work on the park started in February 2024; the first phase of construction included creating footpaths, viewpoints, new trees, shrubs, and wildflower meadows. The new play area, designed to blend into the natural surroundings of the park, was completed more recently. Cllr Elaine Taylor, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: "Our green spaces are a major source of pride for all our residents, and this
A former NatWest bank on Oldham Road in Failsworth has been approved for conversion into nine flats and a coworking space. The ground floor will contain three units while the upper floor will have six. Each flat will include a kitchen, dining space, living area, one bedroom, and bathroom. The planning officer's report stated the development will contribute to local housing stock and can be implemented quickly due to the site's small size. Conditions include noise mitigation measures due to the building's proximity to the A62. Some ground-floor windows near a public footpath raised privacy concerns, but planners noted this is consistent with existing nearby homes.
A controversial 1,700-home masterplan for Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss in Oldham has been in development for over a decade, first appearing in the 2016 Greater Manchester Spatial Framework. The plan includes proposals for hundreds of homes and a new tram stop, which has divided residents and councillors. Oldham Council approved the Places for Everyone plan in 2021, earmarking Green Belt land for development despite opposition from Liberal Democrats and other councillors who argued for a brownfield-first approach. A public consultation launched in July 2025, with concerns raised about school places and local services. A planning application for the first phase of 248 homes was submitted at the end of the month, while residents near Bullcote Lane expressed concerns about their estate becoming a through road. A second consultation launched around the same time, causing a 12-month delay...
Oldham Council has validated multiple planning applications for property developments across the borough. Applications include a holiday lodge conversion at Diglea in Diggle, two-storey rear extensions at Northgate Harrop Green Lane and Castlemere Drive in Shaw, and garage conversions at Lower Knoll Road in Diggle and 83 Church Road in Uppermill. Other proposals include single-storey rear extensions at Brow Top in Greenfield, Beech Hill Road in Grasscroft, and 83 Church Road in Uppermill, plus a two-storey side extension at Partridge Road in Failsworth. A replacement wooden front door is planned for Gatehead Farm in Delph, and a part two-storey first floor extension is proposed for Starting Chair Farm in Scouthead.
A family assessment centre on Queen Street in Royton has received planning permission to expand into the neighbouring house. The expansion will create internal access between the two properties and allow two additional families to be placed at the centre. The original unit was approved in 2023. Residents were divided on the plans, with six support comments highlighting the centre's positive community impact and five objections raising concerns about parking issues on the street. Planning officers stated the additional people would be a 'replacement' of typical home comings and goings, and highways officers raised no objections.
The workers at K&M Global say they have been left feeling concerned after plans were submitted, which would see the mill they work in demolished and their jobs 'at risk'. The plans include creating a new opening to change the access from Wall Hill Road onto Mill Lane, where the business is located , and the mill will be demolished, with 26 houses built in its place. Public opinion has been divided on the plans, with both objections and supportive comments lodged against the plans. Engines taken from vehicles (Image: NQ) The applicants said that relevant objections will be taken into consideration and that they are working with the planning authority on the proposals. Danny Jones, 27, the ope
Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Primary School in Oldham has been granted permission to install CCTV cameras on four six-metre poles around the site. The plans initially included a tannoy system, but this was removed after noise concerns. Eleven neighbours objected, citing privacy, light pollution, and property value impacts. Planning officers concluded the cameras would be designed to obscure images beyond school boundaries and lighting would not cause significant light pollution. The approved plans will not create significant adverse impact on nearby residents' amenity.
Oldham Council launched a consultation on a 1,700-home masterplan for Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss, including plans for a new tram stop. The consultation runs until noon on March 30, 2026, and residents can submit comments online, by email, or by post. The plan has faced opposition from residents concerned about traffic management and the potential impact on local roads. The consultation document includes a masterplan, design code, and infrastructure delivery strategy.
Jane Dronsfield, owner of K&M Global automotive wholesaler, has urged developers to abandon plans to build 26 new homes on the Wall Hill Mill site in Saddleworth. Instead, she wants them to focus on creating a new road opening to improve safety on Mill Lane, a narrow country road currently accessed at the top of Wall Hill Road. The mill site, which K&M Global currently occupies, previously had planning approval for housing but the permission was surrendered due to historic industrial contamination. The proposed housing development has received 20 public comments, with seven objections citing traffic concerns and 12 in support who view it as an improvement over the current brownfield site.
Oldham Council's planning committee approved a shipping container takeaway at Silver Street and Peter Street junction on a temporary 12-month basis. Highway Engineer Wendy Moorhouse objected, citing concerns about illegal parking, congestion, and delivery driver disruption. Councillor Dave Murphy proposed the temporary approval to monitor traffic impact before deciding on permanent permission. The vote ended in a tie, with chair Marc Hince casting the deciding vote in favour. Six councillors supported the temporary approval while six opposed it, with one abstention.
A six-bed HMO at Kevin Avenue, Royton, has been approved by Oldham Council despite 40 objections from neighbours. Property owner Footlong (UK) Ltd can extend the house to create the HMO. Resident Angela Collier found 16 three and four-bedroom HMOs in the local area and reported 'anger and upset' among neighbours who fear family homes are being eradicated. Councillor Jade Hughes warned the HMO could displace vulnerable families and foster a transient population. Concerns about parking and emergency vehicle access were raised, though planners confirmed the household would get no parking permits due to off-road parking. The application passed by one vote after councillors feared a second deferral could lead to costly non-determination appeals.
Oldham town centre is gearing up for a major milestone following the announcement of the opening date for the new market. It signals the closure of Tommyfield Market, which has served the town in its current form since the 1990s. The last day of trading at the indoor market will be March 21, ahead of the opening on March 28. Around 70 traders are expected to be moving into the new market, including a number of the Tommyfield traders. We do not have a confirmed full list of traders yet, but a few of the businesses currently based in Tommyfield have announced it on their social media pages. Oldham Council has also been sharing updates over the last six months and confirmed a handful of traders
Oldham Council has validated multiple planning applications across the borough over the past week. Applications include external wall insulation installations at properties on Tilbury Street and Ward Street, demolition and extension works at Bickerstaffe Close in Shaw, and a non-material amendment to a dwellinghouse on Sharon Avenue in Grasscroft. A change of use application proposes converting a two-bedroom dwellinghouse on Oldham Road in Royton to a four-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation. Other proposals include rebuilding a chimney stack on Saint John Street in Lees and cladding replacement works at Astoria on Scholes Street.
Oldham Council's planning committee will meet on March 11 to decide on a proposal to erect a shipping container takeaway at the junction of Silver Street and Peter Street. The site currently serves as parking space next to Clean Plate Kitchen and opposite Spindles Shopping Centre multi-storey car park. The council's Highway Engineer objected due to concerns about increased illegal parking near traffic lights at the Peter Street-Union Street junction, which could cause congestion and visibility issues. The engineer noted enforcement would be difficult and no practical prevention measures exist. Despite these concerns, planning officers recommend approval as the applicant is a direct relative of committee member Cllr Shoab Akhtar.
Oldham Council's planning committee will reconsider a proposal to convert a semi-detached home on Kevin Avenue, Royton, into a six-person HMO. The application, which includes a first-floor extension, was deferred last month due to parking permit concerns. The property owner is directly related to Cllr Abdul Jabbar, Deputy Leader of Oldham Council. The proposal received nearly 40 online objections and a 59-signature petition citing parking, noise, and service impact concerns. Planning officers recommend approval, stating the property would receive two visitor parking permits plus driveway parking. The decision meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.